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7.9.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a government proposal concerning the use of vehicles hired without drivers for the carriage of goods by road and the risk rating of holders of a licence for passenger and goods transport by road. In addition, the proposal includes technical amendments to the provisions related to maritime transport. The deadline for submitting comments is 28 September 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-changes-to-risk-rating-in-licensed-transport-by-road-on-use-of-vehicles-hired-without-drivers-for-the-carriage-of-goods-and-on-maritime-transport-legislation
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2.9.2021 | Press release of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Transport and Communicationshttps://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministerial-working-group-to-develop-digital-transformation-data-economy-and-public-administration-1494070
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15.2.2022 | Due to the health and social services reform, the Act on environmental and energy efficiency requirements in vehicle and transport services procurement will be reviewed.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/health-and-social-services-reform-involves-changes-to-the-act-on-environmental-requirements-in-public-vehicle-procurement
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22.8.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a monitoring group for the Transport Safety Strategy. It is tasked with monitoring the Strategy's implementation and effects. The term of the group is from 1 September 2022 to 31 December 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/monitoring-group-to-assess-the-implementation-of-the-transport-safety-strategy-1818665
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22.8.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a monitoring group for the Transport Safety Strategy. It is tasked with monitoring the Strategy's implementation and effects. The term of the group is from 1 September 2022 to 31 December 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/monitoring-group-to-assess-the-implementation-of-the-transport-safety-strategy
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7.9.2023 | On Thursday 7 September, the Government issued a Decree Amending the Decree on the Running of Veikkaus Oy's Gambling Games. The current decree has been updated to correspond to the amendments made to the Lotteries Act. The amendment will enable Veikkaus to create a new way to run lotteries online.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/veikkaus-to-have-new-method-for-offering-online-lottery-tickets
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19.9.2022 | The Government proposes that EUR 3.34 billion be allocated to the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-eur-3-34-billion-for-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-budget-1832989
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28.11.2025 | With the aim of strengthening Finland’s economic growth, speeding up investments and improving employment, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has prepared a growth and employment package in line with the Government’s decisions. The package will be funded by redistributing unused funds from the investment aid programmes in the branch of Government of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. The estimated total amount of funds will be EUR 156 million.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-presents-government-s-growth-and-employment-package
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27.5.2021 | On Wednesday, 26 May, operators in the transport sector discussed the recovery of the sector at Transport Market Forum organised by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. A recording of the event can be found on Youtube.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/transport-market-forum-discussed-the-recovery-of-the-transport-sector-1347088
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17.12.2025 | Finland will participate in the 17th replenishment of the African Development Fund (AfDF-17) to support sustainable economic growth in the poorest countries on the continent. The objective of the African Development Fund (AfDF) is to reduce poverty by promoting the economic and social development of African countries. Finland is also involved in supporting Africa’s debt sustainability.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-support-sustainable-economic-growth-and-industrialisation-in-africa-through-african-development-fund
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27.5.2021 | On Wednesday, 26 May, operators in the transport sector discussed the recovery of the sector at Transport Market Forum organised by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. A recording of the event can be found on Youtube.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/transport-market-forum-discussed-the-recovery-of-the-transport-sector
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5.8.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes that EUR 3.4 billion be allocated to its administrative branch for 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/draft-budget-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-eur-3.4-billion
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18.2.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union will arrange an informal meeting of transport ministers in Le Bourget, France, on 21-22 February 2022. Finland will be represented at the meeting by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and High-Level Representative Mikael Nyberg.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/innovations-in-the-transport-sector-on-the-agenda-of-eu-transport-ministers
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23.5.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a working group to enhance the development of the distribution infrastructure for new alternative transport fuels. The term of the working group runs from 20 May 2022 to 31 March 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/working-group-to-coordinate-distribution-infrastructure-for-new-alternative-transport-fuels
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5.8.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes that EUR 3.4 billion be allocated to its administrative branch for 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/draft-budget-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-eur-3-4-billion-1814229
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21.11.2024 | On Thursday 21 November, the Government submitted its proposal to Parliament to amend the budget proposal for 2025. Some items in the proposal concern the Government's EUR 4 billion investment programme. The proposal will increase the revenue estimate by EUR 67 million and the requirement for appropriations by EUR 405 million.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-2025-budget-proposal
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27.2.2025 | The Finnish Government has injected EUR 30 million of capital into Finnish Minerals Group, which is a fully state-owned special assignment company. The capitalisation is intended to strengthen the financial position of Finnish Minerals Group’s subsidiary Terrafame Ltd.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-capitalises-finnish-minerals-group-in-order-to-finance-terrafame
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10.6.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published a monitoring report on the impacts of the legislative amendments that were needed to implement the Directive establishing the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC), or Telecoms Directive. The report also includes data on the achievement of the related regulatory objectives. The EECC regulates electronic communications (telecoms) networks and services.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/report-on-implementation-impacts-of-the-european-electronic-communications-code-published
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17.12.2025 | On 16 December 2025, the European Commission published the Automotive Package to promote the automotive industry’s competitiveness and support the transition to clean vehicles. The package includes several legislative proposals.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/commission-s-automotive-package-supports-automotive-industry-s-competitiveness
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31.3.2025 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen will attend the Border Security Summit in London on 31 March. The ministerial summit will focus on crime related to people smuggling and organised immigration crime. The aim is to identify the best ways to combat these phenomena.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-of-the-interior-rantanen-to-attend-meeting-on-organised-immigration-crime-in-london
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7.9.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a government proposal concerning the use of vehicles hired without drivers for the carriage of goods by road and the risk rating of holders of a licence for passenger and goods transport by road. In addition, the proposal includes technical amendments to the provisions related to maritime transport. The deadline for submitting comments is 28 September 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-changes-to-risk-rating-in-licensed-transport-by-road-on-use-of-vehicles-hired-without-drivers-for-the-carriage-of-goods-a-1829209
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13.11.2024 | On 13 November 2024, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published the national programme on the distribution infrastructure for alternative fuels. The programme, which was drawn up in broad-based cooperation with stakeholders, facilitates the implementation of EU regulation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/distribution-infrastructure-programme-helps-transition-to-alternative-fuels
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20.5.2025 | The Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided on 20 May 2025 to fully finance flight connections between six regional airports and Helsinki up to 27 February 2028. Air connections to the city of Savonlinna, however, will be funded out of government funds up to 50 per cent only. The decision is based on the spring 2026 government discussion on spending limits.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/funding-for-regional-air-services-approved-in-ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy
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10.11.2022 | On 10 November 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament a legislative proposal to amend certain acts in the transport sector. The amendments aim to update the acts to meet the requirements of European Union law and to make technical amendments.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-amendments-to-certain-acts-in-the-transport-sector-1874439
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21.5.2025 | English Style Guide A handbook for translators, revisers and authors of government texts Prime Minister’s Office, Finland ENGLISH STYLE GUIDE | PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, FINLAND | 2025 2 Contents Quick reference guide .................................https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/200039989/English%20Style%20Guide.pdf/5bd1e60e-ddb0-2753-9888-fae77ef5a910/English%20Style%20Guide.pdf?t=1747856208269
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4.9.2025 | The EU’s energy ministers will hold an informal meeting of ministers in Copenhagen on 4–5 September 2025. The key issues on the agenda include the future of Europe’s energy architecture after 2030, extensive deployment of clean technologies, and development of energy infrastructure. Finland will be represented by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-meet-in-copenhagen-to-promote-clean-technologies-and-infrastructure
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22.5.2025 | On 20 May 2025, the European Commission published a delegated regulation that creates a separate vehicle sub-group for extra-heavy combination lorries to the EU’s CO2 emission performance standards regulation for the calculation of CO2 emission targets of vehicle manufacturers. Finland was active in influencing the process in advance to define extra-heavy combination lorries (EHC).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-successfully-influenced-emission-calculation-of-extra-heavy-vehicle-combinations
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18.2.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union will arrange an informal meeting of transport ministers in Le Bourget, France, on 21-22 February 2022. Finland will be represented at the meeting by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and High-Level Representative Mikael Nyberg.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/innovations-in-the-transport-sector-on-the-agenda-of-eu-transport-ministers-1667881
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23.5.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a working group to enhance the development of the distribution infrastructure for new alternative transport fuels. The term of the working group runs from 20 May 2022 to 31 March 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/working-group-to-coordinate-distribution-infrastructure-for-new-alternative-transport-fuels-1750161
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2.7.2025 | The Ministry of the Environment requests comments on the draft Medium-term Climate Plan. The plan sets out the emissions reduction measures to be implemented in the effort sharing sector. Comments may be submitted from 2 July until 20 August 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/medium-term-climate-plan-circulated-for-comments
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7.8.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is prepared to officially start the drafting of amendments to the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company to increase the openness of the company. The amendments are based on the Government Programme.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-openness-of-yle-s-operations-and-finances-must-be-maximised-through-legislative-amendments
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22.9.2022 | A permanent public post of National Cyber Security Director will be established at the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The Government approved a decree amendment concerning the Ministry of Transport and Communications on 22 September 2022. The decree lays down provisions on the qualifications required to fill the public post of National Cyber Security Director.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/new-post-of-national-cyber-security-director-to-be-created-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-1833911
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21.11.2024 | At its meeting on 19 November 2024, the ministerial working group endorsed the submission of the updated roadmap under the EU Digital Decade 2030 programme to the European Commission. The ministerial working group also resolved to re-evaluate the transparency of critical infrastructure information and held discussions on legislation for the reform of regional state administration.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministerial-working-group-approves-submission-of-updated-eu-digital-decade-roadmap-to-european-commission
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22.9.2022 | A permanent public post of National Cyber Security Director will be established at the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The Government approved a decree amendment concerning the Ministry of Transport and Communications on 22 September 2022. The decree lays down provisions on the qualifications required to fill the public post of National Cyber Security Director.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-post-of-national-cyber-security-director-to-be-created-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
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8.4.2022 | The EU granted funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for the electrification of the Laurila-Tornio-Haparanda railway, the Oritkari wye in Oulu and Neste's electric vehicle (EV) charging project.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-receives-eur-21-million-in-eu-funding-for-transport-projects-1715629
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8.4.2022 | The EU granted funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for the electrification of the Laurila-Tornio-Haparanda railway, the Oritkari wye in Oulu and Neste's electric vehicle (EV) charging project.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-receives-eur-21-million-in-eu-funding-for-transport-projects
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11.2.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo attended the AI Action Summit in Paris on Monday and Tuesday, 10–11 February. In his closing remarks, Orpo underscored that artificial intelligence offers immense opportunities to Finland. The Prime Minister also met with several heads of state and government.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-ai-offers-many-opportunities-to-finland
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1.6.2022 | The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will convene on 2-3 June 2022 in Luxembourg. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/transport-ministers-discuss-eu-climate-package-proposals-1759035
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10.11.2021 | Finland participates in six transport initiatives adopted at the Glasgow Climate Change Conference. Countries make commitments to reduce emissions on the road, at sea and in the air. Most of these declarations were published on the Transport Day on 10 November 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-joins-several-transport-declarations-in-glasgow-commitments-spur-countries-towards-decarbonised-road-transport-shipping-and-aviation
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1.6.2022 | The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will convene on 2-3 June 2022 in Luxembourg. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/transport-ministers-discuss-eu-climate-package-proposals